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The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA): 53 year-old tech trade association promoting open markets, open systems, & open networks.
Canada has an opportunity to protect kids online without compromising #Privacy or free expression. CCIA’s comments to Canada’s Privacy Commissioner urge flexible, risk-based age assurance guidance, not one-size-fits-all mandates that require collecting more sensitive personal data. 1/2
By pairing AI technology with biomedical research, U.S. innovators are uncovering key insights into brain cells and building the foundation for next-generation disease therapies: www.medschool.pitt.edu/news/3d-geno... #TechForGood
3D Genome Mapping Reveals New Layer of Alzheimer’s Disease Biology in Brain Cells | School of Medicine | University of Pittsburgh
Photo caption: Hansruedi Mathys, assistant professor of neurobiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. Photography by Joshua Franzos. Researchers from Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University…
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Parents, not politicians, should decide how their families use technology. As the Senate Commerce Committee marks up KOSA, the Youth AI Privacy Act, and the CHATBOT Act, Congress should prioritize stronger privacy protections without creating vague mandates that chill lawful speech... 1/2
Senate Commerce Committee to Markup Several Bills Aimed at Online Safety on Wednesday - CCIA
Washington – The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to markup several bills on Wednesday that aim to tackle various online safety issues, including S.
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More than 2,000 tech-related bills were introduced across state legislatures in 2026, including 1,300+ AI bills, but the biggest shift isn’t volume. It’s sophistication. 1/2
Halfway Through 2026: State Technology Policy Comes of Age - Disruptive Competition Project
This week, legislators and advocates across the U.S. will attend the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) annual conference, where they will
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U.S. tech leadership enables industries to build custom AI solutions that increase efficiency & boost productivity. AWS Blogs has more: aws.amazon.com/blogs/machin... #TechForGood
Building trade assistant: How Jefferies optimized front office trading operations with AI | Amazon Web Services
In this post, we explore how Jefferies overcame these challenges with a solution built on Strands Agents, an agent harness SDK for building AI agents that can reason, plan, and act by orchestrating…
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A maze of state drone laws could slow innovation before it takes off. In comments filed today, CCIA urged the FAA to adopt a unified federal framework that protects sensitive sites while enabling drone deliveries to expand, lowering costs for consumers and businesses... 1/2
CCIA Files FAA Comments on a Framework for Drone Regulation - CCIA
Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration has asked stakeholders for comments due today on its proposed framework for regulating drones. The
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The biggest challenge for companies operating nationwide isn't just more tech regulation—it's 50 different approaches. 1/2
Halfway Through 2026: State Technology Policy Comes of Age - Disruptive Competition Project
This week, legislators and advocates across the U.S. will attend the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) annual conference, where they will
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Tomorrow, the Fifth Circuit will consider whether Texas can enforce an App Store law that infringes First Amendment protections. Requiring people to show ID before downloading apps and conditioning access to lawful speech on government mandates threatens privacy and free expression. 1/2
State technology policy has entered a new phase. In the first half of 2026, state lawmakers introduced 2,000+ technology bills, including 1,300+ focused on AI, moving beyond broad debates to more targeted policies on AI, privacy, online safety, and digital markets. 1/2
AI-assisted medical tools are giving doctors new ways to manage complex conditions. Learn how Google's research is helping clinicians deliver better patient care: blog.google/innovation-a... #TechForGood
New research shows how AMIE, our medical AI, could help manage health conditions.
Research in “Nature” shows our conversational AI system matches primary care physicians in complex disease management.
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As we celebrate #America250, we celebrate the elements of our nation that make it so strong. This year, a key part of our democracy, the 4th Amendment preventing government search and seizure without a warrant, was upheld by the Supreme Court.
UK consumers see more risk than reward in moving app purchases outside app stores. New polling shows the majority of UK consumers expect: 1/2
Public First UK Survey of Consumers’ App Store Experiences - CCIA Research Center
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Extreme heat puts neighborhoods without green space at disproportionate risk. Thanks to a low-cost #AI tool from @USC researchers, city planners can now quickly map urban tree canopies to pinpoint vulnerable blocks and plant life-saving shade. today.usc.edu/usc-research...
USC researchers develop AI tool to help map urban tree canopy
Tool uses free aerial imagery, gives cities affordable way to target planting.
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In a new survey by Public First for CCIA, UK consumers say security, safety, and convenience matter most when paying for apps and digital content. Weakening those protections could harm the very consumers that regulation is meant to protect. ccianet.org/news/2026/07...
Advanced #AI isn't just for massive enterprises anymore. A Gen Alpha innovator has built a smart, automated receptionist that helps small businesses manage customer calls and streamline daily operations, leveling the playing field for Main Street. www.businessinsider.com/gen-alpha-fo...
This 12-year-old founder created an AI-powered receptionist to help small businesses build clientele
Mana Jampala is a Gen Alpha founder who is already building enterprise tools using ChatGPT and Claude Code.
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Protecting kids online shouldn't come at the cost of their own constitutional rights. In NetChoice v. Griffin, the court struck down Arkansas' age verification law, warning that forcing users to submit IDs or biometric data to access lawful speech erodes anonymity and... 1/2
The Supreme Court's decision not to block Texas' App Store law is a procedural ruling, not a ruling on the merits. The #FirstAmendment question remains: Should Americans have to show government ID or obtain permission to access lawful speech online? 1/2
Supreme Court Opts not to Intervene and Block a Texas App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment - CCIA
Washington – In response to an emergency request, the Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in an Appeals Court ruling allowing Texas to enforce its App
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America leads in LEO satellites today. The EU Space Act could make that leadership harder to sustain tomorrow. New CCIA research finds that the EU recognizing existing U.S. practices and international standards as equivalent to EUSA requirements could reduce compliance costs... 1/2
New Study Finds EU Space Act Could Cost U.S. Companies Billions While Benefiting Chinese Competitors - CCIA
Washington — According to a new white paper released today by The Computer & Communications Industry Association, the European Union Space Act (EUSA)
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Preventing substance misuse requires reaching people proactively. By integrating personalized support into everyday mobile apps and wearables, U South Florida researchers are championing scalable digital tools that deliver vital help early. www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #TechForGood
New USF study calls for rethinking how America prevents substance misuse
A new analysis published in the journal Prevention Science calls for a major shift in how the United States approaches substance misuse prevention strategies and programs. The findings argue that the…
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Protecting kids online shouldn't come at the cost of their own constitutional rights. In NetChoice v. Griffin, the court struck down Arkansas' age verification law, warning that forcing users to submit IDs or biometric data to access lawful speech erodes anonymity and requires the collection... 1/2
Constitutional Barriers to Social Media Regulation - Disruptive Competition Project
A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate social media. On March 31, the Western District of Arkansas case NetChoice v. Griffin clarified
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The EU Space Act risks doing more than burdening U.S. space companies; it could hand Chinese competitors a global advantage in dual-use space assets. New CCIA research finds the proposal could cost U.S. companies up to: • $2.8B in exports • $3.6B in revenue • $8.5B in pre-tax profits 1/2
New Study Finds EU Space Act Could Cost U.S. Companies Billions While Benefiting Chinese Competitors - CCIA
Washington — According to a new white paper released today by The Computer & Communications Industry Association, the European Union Space Act (EUSA)
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Precise data is the foundation of protecting our natural resources. To help organizations easily monitor their environmental footprint, @awscloud now features real-time water withdrawal metrics to advance global water stewardship efforts. aws.amazon.com/blogs/infras...
Advancing Water Stewardship at AWS: New Water Withdrawals Data Now Available in the AWS Sustainability Console | Amazon Web Services
Advancing Water Stewardship at AWS: New Water Withdrawals Data Now Available in the AWS Sustainability Console At Amazon, we know that water is a precious resource. In 2022, AWS announced the…
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The search for a rare disease diagnosis is often agonizing for families. By deploying cutting-edge American-developed #AI to analyze complex medical data, @BostonChildrens is accelerating answers so doctors can deliver life-saving pediatric care sooner. www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovat...
AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors
Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital identified 18 diagnoses for children with rare diseases using OpenAI’s o3 model.
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In a Project DisCo piece celebrating our 250th anniversary, Matt Schruers notes the protections of the #FirstAmendment. 1/2
A Digital Independence Day: Celebrating 250 Years of Free Expression - Disruptive Competition Project
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, few of our nation’s principles have proven to be more consequential than the First Amendment.
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Ensuring Americans can thrive in a modern workforce means making digital skills widely accessible. @Google is partnering with Georgia libraries to enhance digital literacy by providing free training and empowering local communities with next-gen tools. blog.google/company-news...
We’re partnering with the Georgia Public Library Service for no-cost career and AI training.
Google partners with the Georgia Public Library Service to provide free Career Certificates and AI training to residents statewide.
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The #FirstAmendment protects not only speakers, but also the platforms that distribute lawful expression. Texas’ App Store law (SB2420) forces app stores to verify users’ ages, obtain parental consent, and impose government-mandated content... 1/2
Supreme Court Opts not to Intervene and Block a Texas App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment - CCIA
Washington – In response to an emergency request, the Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in an Appeals Court ruling allowing Texas to enforce its App
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Sudden coastal cliff collapses pose a dangerous threat to communities. By deploying highly sensitive in-ground sensors, UC San Diego researchers can detect subtle earth movements – giving emergency managers days of warning to save lives. www.latimes.com/environment/... #TechForGood
Scientists crack the code on predicting California's deadly cliff collapses
Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that it is possible to predict a coastal landslide hours, sometimes days, before it happens.
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The #FirstAmendment and Section 230 serve different, but complementary, roles in protecting online speech. 1/2
What Is Section 230 and How Is It Different Than the First Amendment?
Elon Musk's attempt to purchase Twitter has reignited the debate around free speech on the Internet. The First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Act are central to this discourse.
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New findings from CCIA’s trade experts reveal the extensive cost of discriminatory digital services taxes (DSTs). Structured around revenue thresholds and business models characteristic of large U.S. digital exporters, the burden falls almost overwhelmingly on American firms.
This week, @USTradeRep Ambassador Greer is visiting Mexico as bilateral talks on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement continue.